Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Kumamoto, Japan in May
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 209mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
209mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 209mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kumamoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is close to Kumamoto's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May209mm average rain
May sits near Kumamoto's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Kumamoto's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is close to Kumamoto's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May44 weather score
May sits close to Kumamoto's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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